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Classics with a Twist

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A new take on old favorites! Mix it up!

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The Initiation

The Initiation

by Pearson, Ridley

Book - 2016

A modern reimagining of classic Sherlock Holmes, that finds Moriarity and Holmes as roommates at Baskerville Academy. Available in multiple formats. A modern reimagining of classic Sherlock Holmes, that finds Moriarity and Holmes as roommates at Baskerville Academy. Available in multiple formats. Show less

A modern reimagining of classic Sherlock Holmes, that finds Moriarity and Holmes as roommates at Baskerville Academy. Available in multiple formats. A modern reimagining of classic Sherlock Holmes, that finds Moriarity and Holmes as roommates at Baskerville Academy. Available in multiple formats. Show less

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Max Tilt

Max Tilt

Fire the Depths

by Lerangis, Peter

eBook - 2017

The descendent of Jules Verne, Max Tilt finds a memoir that follows the path of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, resulting in a modern retelling of the adventure classic. Available in multiple formats. The descendent of Jules Verne, Max Tilt finds a memoir that follows the path of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, resulting in a modern retelling of the adventure classic. Available in multiple formats. Show less

The descendent of Jules Verne, Max Tilt finds a memoir that follows the path of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, resulting in a modern retelling of the adventure classic. Available in multiple formats. The descendent of Jules Verne, Max Tilt finds a memoir that follows the path of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, resulting in a modern retelling of the adventure classic. Available in multiple formats. Show less

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Aru Shah and the End of Time

Aru Shah and the End of Time

by Chokshi, Roshani

Book - 2018

After releasing a demonic Sleeper, Aru learns that she is the reincarnation of a god. The series plays with and reimagines a variety of Indian mythology. Available in multiple formats. After releasing a demonic Sleeper, Aru learns that she is the reincarnation of a god. The series plays with and reimagines a variety of Indian mythology. Available in multiple formats. Show less

After releasing a demonic Sleeper, Aru learns that she is the reincarnation of a god. The series plays with and reimagines a variety of Indian mythology. Available in multiple formats. After releasing a demonic Sleeper, Aru learns that she is the reincarnation of a god. The series plays with and reimagines a variety of Indian mythology. Available in multiple formats. Show less

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More to the Story

More to the Story

by Khan, Hena

Book - 2019

This is a modern retelling of Little Women featuring a Pakistani-American family, with Jameela at the forefront testing the boundaries of friendship and journalism. This is a modern retelling of Little Women featuring a Pakistani-American family, with Jameela at the forefront testing the boundaries of friendship and journalism. Show less

This is a modern retelling of Little Women featuring a Pakistani-American family, with Jameela at the forefront testing the boundaries of friendship and journalism. This is a modern retelling of Little Women featuring a Pakistani-American family, with Jameela at the forefront testing the boundaries of friendship and journalism. Show less

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Girl Giant and the Monkey King

Girl Giant and the Monkey King

by Hoàng, Văn

Book - 2020

A retelling of Vietnamese stories of the Monkey King, this story finds Thom just wanting to fit in at her new school but getting tangled in the trickery of the Monkey King himself. A retelling of Vietnamese stories of the Monkey King, this story finds Thom just wanting to fit in at her new school but getting tangled in the trickery of the Monkey King himself. Show less

A retelling of Vietnamese stories of the Monkey King, this story finds Thom just wanting to fit in at her new school but getting tangled in the trickery of the Monkey King himself. A retelling of Vietnamese stories of the Monkey King, this story finds Thom just wanting to fit in at her new school but getting tangled in the trickery of the Monkey King himself. Show less

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Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion

Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion

by Smith, Alex T.

Book - 2016

This version of Little Red Riding Hood takes place on an African plain and finds Red taking on a lion with her smarts. This version of Little Red Riding Hood takes place on an African plain and finds Red taking on a lion with her smarts. Show less

This version of Little Red Riding Hood takes place on an African plain and finds Red taking on a lion with her smarts. This version of Little Red Riding Hood takes place on an African plain and finds Red taking on a lion with her smarts. Show less

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Goldenlocks and the Three Pirates

Goldenlocks and the Three Pirates

by Prince, April Jones

Book - 2017

Goldilocks and the Three Bears. But with gruel and ships and PIRATES! Goldilocks and the Three Bears. But with gruel and ships and PIRATES! Show less

Goldilocks and the Three Bears. But with gruel and ships and PIRATES! Goldilocks and the Three Bears. But with gruel and ships and PIRATES! Show less

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Fairy Tales From the Brothers Grimm

Fairy Tales From the Brothers Grimm

by Jackson, Erik Forrest

Book - 2018

Your favorite Brothers Grimm stories acted out by the Muppets and with plenty of twists! Your favorite Brothers Grimm stories acted out by the Muppets and with plenty of twists! Show less

Your favorite Brothers Grimm stories acted out by the Muppets and with plenty of twists! Your favorite Brothers Grimm stories acted out by the Muppets and with plenty of twists! Show less

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Midsummer's Mayhem

Midsummer's Mayhem

by LaRocca, Rajani

Book - 2019

In this reimagining of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Mimi, an 11-year-old Indian-American girl, notices her family starts acting strange after eating baked goods she's made with ingredients from the forest. Available in multiple formats. In this reimagining of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Mimi, an 11-year-old Indian-American girl, notices her family starts acting strange after eating baked goods she's made with ingredients from the forest. Available in multiple formats. Show less

In this reimagining of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Mimi, an 11-year-old Indian-American girl, notices her family starts acting strange after eating baked goods she's made with ingredients from the forest. Available in multiple formats. In this reimagining of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Mimi, an 11-year-old Indian-American girl, notices her family starts acting strange after eating baked goods she's made with ingredients from the forest. Available in multiple formats. Show less

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The Cassandra Curse

The Cassandra Curse

by Acevedo, Chantel

Book - 2020

Combining Cuban culture and classic Greek mythology, this is the story of Callie, a young girl who is told she one of the 9 muses and must help save the world. Combining Cuban culture and classic Greek mythology, this is the story of Callie, a young girl who is told she one of the 9 muses and must help save the world. Show less

Combining Cuban culture and classic Greek mythology, this is the story of Callie, a young girl who is told she one of the 9 muses and must help save the world. Combining Cuban culture and classic Greek mythology, this is the story of Callie, a young girl who is told she one of the 9 muses and must help save the world. Show less

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The Boy with 17 Senses

The Boy with 17 Senses

by Grau, Sheila

eBook - 2016

After falling through a wormhole, Jaq finds himself on Earth and seeking the help of a friendly giant. Available in multiple formats. After falling through a wormhole, Jaq finds himself on Earth and seeking the help of a friendly giant. Available in multiple formats. Show less

After falling through a wormhole, Jaq finds himself on Earth and seeking the help of a friendly giant. Available in multiple formats. After falling through a wormhole, Jaq finds himself on Earth and seeking the help of a friendly giant. Available in multiple formats. Show less

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Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables

A Graphic Novel

by Montgomery, L. M.

Graphic Novel - 2017

The same story you know, just told in a new format. This graphic novel adaptation of Anne of Green Gables is sure to be another instant classic. The same story you know, just told in a new format. This graphic novel adaptation of Anne of Green Gables is sure to be another instant classic. Show less

The same story you know, just told in a new format. This graphic novel adaptation of Anne of Green Gables is sure to be another instant classic. The same story you know, just told in a new format. This graphic novel adaptation of Anne of Green Gables is sure to be another instant classic. Show less

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Romeosaurus and Juliet Rex

Romeosaurus and Juliet Rex

by O'Hara, Mo

Book - 2018

Romeosaurus is an herbivore. Juliet Rex is a carnivore. Surely their love is enough to convice their families they belong together. Romeosaurus is an herbivore. Juliet Rex is a carnivore. Surely their love is enough to convice their families they belong together. Show less

Romeosaurus is an herbivore. Juliet Rex is a carnivore. Surely their love is enough to convice their families they belong together. Romeosaurus is an herbivore. Juliet Rex is a carnivore. Surely their love is enough to convice their families they belong together. Show less

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Jaclyn Hyde

Jaclyn Hyde

by Bondor-Stone, Annabeth

eBook - 2019

Jaclyn just wants to be perfect, even if that means using a potion that unleashes her inner goblin, a girl named Jackie who will do whatever it takes to r...Show more Jaclyn just wants to be perfect, even if that means using a potion that unleashes her inner goblin, a girl named Jackie who will do whatever it takes to reach perfection in this modern middle school retelling of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Available in multiple formats. Show less

Jaclyn just wants to be perfect, even if that means using a potion that unleashes her inner goblin, a girl named Jackie who will do whatever it takes to r...Show more Jaclyn just wants to be perfect, even if that means using a potion that unleashes her inner goblin, a girl named Jackie who will do whatever it takes to reach perfection in this modern middle school retelling of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Available in multiple formats. Show less

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The Girl and the Ghost

The Girl and the Ghost

by Hanna Alkaf

Book - 2020

Suraya has always been best friends with Pink, a ghost-demon called a pelesit that she inherited from her grandmother, that she is startled to learn he ha...Show more Suraya has always been best friends with Pink, a ghost-demon called a pelesit that she inherited from her grandmother, that she is startled to learn he has been sabotaging her budding friendship with her first human friend. This ghost story that is also one of friendship is a beautiful retelling of Malaysian folklore. Show less

Suraya has always been best friends with Pink, a ghost-demon called a pelesit that she inherited from her grandmother, that she is startled to learn he ha...Show more Suraya has always been best friends with Pink, a ghost-demon called a pelesit that she inherited from her grandmother, that she is startled to learn he has been sabotaging her budding friendship with her first human friend. This ghost story that is also one of friendship is a beautiful retelling of Malaysian folklore. Show less

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The Rat Prince

The Rat Prince

by Hodder, Bridget

Book - 2016

This isn't the Cinderella you thought you knew. Prince Char, a rat prince, works to help Cinderella and in the process finds that her Prince to be is actually quite cruel. This isn't the Cinderella you thought you knew. Prince Char, a rat prince, works to help Cinderella and in the process finds that her Prince to be is actually quite cruel. Show less

This isn't the Cinderella you thought you knew. Prince Char, a rat prince, works to help Cinderella and in the process finds that her Prince to be is actually quite cruel. This isn't the Cinderella you thought you knew. Prince Char, a rat prince, works to help Cinderella and in the process finds that her Prince to be is actually quite cruel. Show less

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Something Stinks in Hamlet

Something Stinks in Hamlet

by Castle, M. E.

Book - 2017

Stuck in the Shakespeare play, three children scramble to help Hamlet finish the story so that they can get back home. Stuck in the Shakespeare play, three children scramble to help Hamlet finish the story so that they can get back home. Show less

Stuck in the Shakespeare play, three children scramble to help Hamlet finish the story so that they can get back home. Stuck in the Shakespeare play, three children scramble to help Hamlet finish the story so that they can get back home. Show less

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Grump

Grump

The (Fairly) True Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

by Shurtliff, Liesl

Downloadable Audiobook - 2018

Told from the point of view of the grumpies dwarf, this is a version of Snow White you surely haven't heard before. Available in multiple formats. Told from the point of view of the grumpies dwarf, this is a version of Snow White you surely haven't heard before. Available in multiple formats. Show less

Told from the point of view of the grumpies dwarf, this is a version of Snow White you surely haven't heard before. Available in multiple formats. Told from the point of view of the grumpies dwarf, this is a version of Snow White you surely haven't heard before. Available in multiple formats. Show less

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The Restless Girls

The Restless Girls

by Burton, Jessie

eBook - 2019

This retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses lengthens the story, making each of the princess unique characters. Available in multiple formats. This retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses lengthens the story, making each of the princess unique characters. Available in multiple formats. Show less

This retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses lengthens the story, making each of the princess unique characters. Available in multiple formats. This retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses lengthens the story, making each of the princess unique characters. Available in multiple formats. Show less

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The Lost Wonderland Diaries

The Lost Wonderland Diaries

by Savage, J. Scott

Book - 2020

After finding the lost diaries of Lewis Carroll, Celia and Tyrus find themselves transported to Wonderland and smack in the middle of trouble. After finding the lost diaries of Lewis Carroll, Celia and Tyrus find themselves transported to Wonderland and smack in the middle of trouble. Show less

After finding the lost diaries of Lewis Carroll, Celia and Tyrus find themselves transported to Wonderland and smack in the middle of trouble. After finding the lost diaries of Lewis Carroll, Celia and Tyrus find themselves transported to Wonderland and smack in the middle of trouble. Show less

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